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UH Oh!!!....Sunroof problem!

Old Jul 17, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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UH Oh!!!....Sunroof problem!

Ok, so something went ' poing' when I attempted to open the rear of the sunroof and it stuck open at the back.....not good....managed to get it closed but now it's not doing anything...does anyone know the standard operating procedure for fixing one of these in an 87 230te?...Would really appreciate your thoughts.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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Used this DIY to fix mine. Good luck!

http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/merced...ry/027261.html
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Aw mate....Thanks so much for that!....I owe you a kidney!.....No worries...now we'll have a shot at fixing it...well done!
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Here is a write up for a C126. I think they are all worked on the same principle.

http://home.comcast.net/~chwilka/sli...oof_repair.htm
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Thanks...

Well done guys...Between the 2 replies we've got it covered. Thank you so much. Amazing how easily this forum can instill you with confidence and make you feel you can tackle any job on these wonderful, strange, and sometimes expensive to fix critters that we drive.....Have a good one hey.......
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 01:35 AM
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Good Luck ellegon.
If you can be bothered try doing some photo documentation of your work and put it up on here. Never hurts to have multiple sources of such things.

Oh and by the way, you will need one of these for the repair......

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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Thanks for that mate...that's a big ...er...weapon ya have there....I actually remember something that I was told while serving in the Army. I think the original author of the quote may have owned a Mercedes Benz....

"There is no problem that can not be solved with the correct amount and placement of high explosives!"....

Heheh....will post some pics.....have a really good one.....
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